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INSTALLATION
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CAUTION: This fireplace cre
-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to fireplace. Installing
fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
heater where impurities (such
as, but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
Note: Standoff spacers are attached to the
sides and top of your fireplace, these spacers
can be placed directly against wall or framing
materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation as shown in
Figure 4 page 10.
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free heaters add moisture
to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing
fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much
moisture. See
Air for Combustion and Ventila-
tion,
page 6.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or pro
-
pane/LP) for your fireplace. If your gas
supply is not correct, do not install fireplace.
Call dealer where you bought fireplace for
proper type fireplace.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rat
-
ing plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
CLEARANCES
Minimum clearances to combustibles for the
fireplace are as follows:
*Back and sides
1"
Perpendicular walls
8"
Floor (From bottom of Fireplace)
0"
Ceiling (From top of opening)
42"
Top of Standoffs
0"
* For back and sides of fireplace, do not pack
with insulation or other materials.
FRAMING AND FINISHING
Figure 4 page 10 shows typical framing of this
fireplace. Figure 5 page 10 shows framing
for see-thru installation. All minimum clear-
ances must be met. Steel framing may be
necessary or wood studs may be notched.
Concrete board is provided for facing around
the fireplace as shown in Figure 6 page 10.
If you are using a separate combustible
mantel piece, refer to Figure 7, page 10 for
proper installation height. You can install
noncombustible mantels at any height above
the fireplace.
Note: Noncombustible mantels may discolor!
